when can i handle my snake ?

[Andy_G]

A good rule of thumb is to let your snake eat a few times in your care (at least twice is my own rule) before any unnecessary handling.

A question for you; Why would you be forced to handle her when she eats?

[werled]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

A good rule of thumb is to let your snake eat a few times in your care (at least twice is my own rule) before any unnecessary handling.

A question for you; Why would you be forced to handle her when she eats?

cant feed her in terraria right ?
makes her aggresive

[Andy_G]

Originally Posted by werled

cant feed her in terraria right ?
makes her aggresive

This is incorrect. Very little difference between feeding in the cage or using a separate container and it's really a matter of personal preference/opinion. I think you're more likely to be bitten when moving to feed, and it would be more stressful for the snake to be moved when full, plus the fact that it takes more time.

[werled]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

This is incorrect. Very little difference between feeding in the cage or using a separate container and it's really a matter of personal preference/opinion. I think you're more likely to be bitten when moving to feed, and it would be more stressful for the snake to be moved when full, plus the fact that it takes more time.

but cant she mistaken my hand with a food. when i try to handle her

[Andy_G]

Originally Posted by werled

but cant she mistaken my hand with a food. when i try to handle her

How would this be any different if you handled a snake right before and right after feeding? My thoughts are that they would be more likely to associate your hand with food increasing the chances of being bitten if you have to move them to feed.

After having owning many species over a span of the last 15-20 years, I can state with confidence that feeding a snake in it's cage does not make it more aggressive unless the only reason you're opening the cage is to feed...which wouldn't be the case because you'll also be opening the cage to handle your snake and do cleaning/water changes. At the end of the day it's up to you and your preference of what you want to do, though.

[werled]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

How would this be any different if you handled a snake right before and right after feeding? My thoughts are that they would be more likely to associate your hand with food increasing the chances of being bitten if you have to move them to feed.

After having owning many species over a span of the last 15-20 years, I can state with confidence that feeding a snake in it's cage does not make it more aggressive unless the only reason you're opening the cage is to feed...which wouldn't be the case because you'll also be opening the cage to handle your snake and do cleaning/water changes. At the end of the day it's up to you and your preference of what you want to do, though.

Thanks man helped a lot. may i ask you more question

look i got the snake on monday we had to travel to the place where i bought her. when i got home we placed her in her terraria. and veryone was so excited to see the snake my older brother starting to point at the snake. the result was she tried bite him through glass :P. so i went to my local reptile store to tell the story the woman instantly said you got a biter. this was one day after i got her . but can it be she treid to bite cuz of stress. you know long travel, new home etc. cuz when i get her new water every morning she just sits their patiently waiting for new water. but i want to know why se was instantly labeled a biter by the woman. your thoughts on this since you have been keeping snakes for years. thanks. do you think my snake is a biter just because she tried to bite my brother.

[Doug 351]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

This is incorrect. Very little difference between feeding in the cage or using a separate container and it's really a matter of personal preference/opinion. I think you're more likely to be bitten when moving to feed, and it would be more stressful for the snake to be moved when full, plus the fact that it takes more time.

A lot of good points....